And so it begins with Halloween”the holiday season when home decorations, both outdoor and indoor”proliferate through the new year. If you home is on the market now, you can still bring out the decorations, but with some cautions. Curb appeal is the first step to entice buyers through the front door. First impressions alone can … Continued
Sprucing up your home’s exterior and curb appeal will go a long way toward welcoming a buyer Buyers and sellers should not be deterred just because fall and early winter are considered slower for real estate sales. People do buy homes now and astute buyers know this is the time to purchase very special deals. … Continued
Through local cleaning and maid service partners like Maid2Match Gold Coast, the Foundation relieves cleaning chores so women can focus on getting well. Housework can be drudgery in the best of times, but for women being treated for cancer, the task can be insurmountable. Fortunately help is out there. The Cleaning For a Reason Foundation … Continued
Earth friendly flooring, wallboard, insulation and roofs can bring in more potential buyers and do some good for the earth we live on. As the selling season comes into sight, plans should be underway to spruce up your home with some remodeling projects. Last time we talked about Bathroom Remodeling Ideas that have the best … Continued
Whether you’re moving on or staying put, minor face-lifts will freshen a home. Here’s a true story. Our friend Dan was getting his house ready to sell. The hardie siding installation screen in the front door had a hole for, oh, three years running. He took the screen to the hardware store, had it fixed … Continued
May 1 – 3: Augusta Plein Air Art Event May 3: Fiber Arts & Spring Planting Festival at Daniel Boone’s Home from 9 – 5. Admission. May 4: Main Street Bridal Showcase noon to 4:30 in St. Charles May 17: St. Charles in Bloom on Main Street 10 – 5 May 17 – 18: Lewis … Continued
It is that time of year again, when the weather warms and the ritual of spring-home cleaning begins. Across St. Charles, homeowners are packing items up for storage and beginning to take a look around their homes for other items that can be packed away, donated, disposed, or sold. If you need professional help contact … Continued
What is the charm factor of my house? When it comes time to sell, most homeowners’ concerns turn to “curb appeal.†A new welcome mat just isn’t enough anymore. Competition among sellers is fierce so the goal is to make your home so attractive from the roadway that all who pass will want to see … Continued